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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.53, 15,669.13 and 3,049.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.53, 15,669.13 and 3,049.57 is: 4,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.53 : 15,669.13 = 3,049.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.53/15,669.13 = 3,049.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.53x = 15,669.13 × 3,049.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.53x = 47,784,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,784,108.77/10,444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.04

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